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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 641.16 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 641.16 and 211.32 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 641.16 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/641.16 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 641.16 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 135,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,489.93/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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